AIU announces robust programme for IAAF Worlds meet

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), in partnership with the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the Qata

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 6 years ago

Athletics: Kipyegon eyes title defence in Doha

Faith has suffered only three defeats in 14 finals between 2016 and 2017

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 6 years ago

Kipchoge can still break world marathon record

Coach Patrick Sang predicts Eliud can set a new 42km all-time mark

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 6 years ago

It's 10 days of athletics action in Olympic show

The Athletics timetable for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games was unveiled today during a ceremony in the Japanese capital.

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 6 years ago

Why Diamond League format won’t affect Kenya

IAAF President Sebastian Coe and CEO Jon Ridgeon have reassured Athletics Kenya that changes to the Diamond League format next year will not disadvant

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

Kenyan stars chase glory in China meet

Kenyan stars chase glory in China meet

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

Athletics: Kipserem shines in Abu Dhabi Marathon

Kenya’s Marius Kipserem and Ethiopia’s Ababel Yeshaneh smashed their PBs to secure victories at the inaugural ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon on Friday.

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

Cherono triumphs in Amsterdam marathon

Cherono triumphs in Amsterdam marathon

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

ATHLETICS: Kipruto threatens world 10km record

World U20 champion Rhonex Kipruto sped to a convincing victory at the Birell Prague Grand Prix, confirming his status as one of the world’s most promi

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

Marathon: Big field for Frankfurt

Organisers are targeting the first-sub-2:20 run in the women’s race at the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon, and IAAF Gold Label race, on October 28.

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

Conseslus, Chebet strike gold as Obiri settle for silver in Ostrava show

Winny Chebet emerged as the winner in the women’s 1500m at the IAAF Continental Cup Ostrava 2018 after leading for most of the race.

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

How Conseslus Kipruto found a way to retain his crown with just one shoe

On a night that was all about winning rather than times, Kenya's Conseslus Kipruto found a way to retain his IAAF Diamond League steeplechase title at

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

Kenya set to host the IAAF World Athletics U20 Championships in 2020

The IAAF is delighted to announce that Nairobi in Kenya has been selected as the host city of the 2020 IAAF World Athletics U20 Championships.

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

Toronto Waterfront Marathon: ‘Baby Police’ Rono aims for third Toronto title

‘Baby Police’ Rono aims for third Toronto title

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

IAAF denies attempt to lock out female athletes

Athletics governing body the IAAF has said it "has not and will never" prevent women from participating in athletics.

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

Top memorable moments in Monaco

IAAF Diamond League heads to Monaco for the tenth meeting on Friday. And three memorable moments stand out from the Mediterranean Principality

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

Obiri and Kigen set world leading times in Rabat

Hellen Obiri delivered on her pre-race promise to “try to run fast” as she sped to a 5000m world lead of 14:21.75 at the IAAF Diamond League meeting i

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

It’s do-or-die as Obiri and Ayana lock horns

It’s do-or-die as Obiri and Ayana lock horns

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

Highs and lows of World 1,500m silver medalist Cheruiyot

Highs and lows of World 1,500m silver medalist Cheruiyot

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

Athletics: Cheruiyot victorious in Bowerman Mile race

In what was the final international meeting at Hayward Field before renovations begin, there was a fitting climax and farewell to the historic stadium

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

Chepkoech lined up for Monaco meet

Chepkoech lined up for Monaco meet

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

Ngelel to lead Kenyan charges

Ngelel to lead Kenyan charges

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

Kenyan stars to light up IAAF Shanghai meeting today

Kenyan stars to light up IAAF Shanghai meeting today

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

Obiri, Dibaba clash set for Eugene leg

Obiri, Dibaba clash set for Eugene leg

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 7 years ago

Tegla Loroupe: The making of the tiny runner who hit road to fame bare feet

The diminutive former world marathon record-holder takes a trip down memory lane to reminisce about her hat-trick of world half marathon titles

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 8 years ago

Interview: Why Olympic champ Kipchoge loves to run

Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge is currently the undisputed world No.1 over the 26.2-mile distance.

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 8 years ago

Kenyan athletes clash in Glasgow

Kenyan athletes clash in Glasgow

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 8 years ago

My greatest challenge - Tergat

Paul Tergat enjoyed a prodigious career on the track, cross country, and road, but one of his most memorable performance

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 8 years ago

Some face stiff challenge in China

Based on today’s performances, compatriot Edwin Kimaiyo is slightly quicker than Some, but his personal best of 2:09:12

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 8 years ago

Manangoi’s steady rise to stardom

History has witnessed a number of 400m sprinters successfully stepping up in distance to the 800m. But surely very few former one-lap specialists have ever made such a stunning impact shifting directly to the 1500m as reigning world champion Elijah Manangoi.

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 8 years ago

Frankfurt Marathon: Vivian Cheruiyot the main focus at Frankfurt

When Vivian Cheruiyot stands on the start line for the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon today, she will become the first ever Olympic champion to contest the IAAF Gold Label road race.

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 8 years ago

Kenyan Mark Otieno hopes to book a ticket to race Usain Bolt at the IAAF World Athletic Championships

We have been here before so many times, it has become almost deja vu central: Usain Bolt heading a global championship with a question mark over his ability to produce his customary Midas touch.

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 8 years ago

Focused on better tomorrow: Children parade for the IAAF Kids Athletics event

Event at Kenyatta University gives a glimpse of hope to upcoming stars.

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 8 years ago

Kenya’s Chepkirui pushes Ethiopian Abersh Minsewo to the line as she settles for silver in girls’ 3,000m

Some of the world’s top teenage athletes produced a superb evening session on Wednesday to keep the small crowd on its feet at Kasarani Stadium, closing out the opening day of the IAAF World U18 Championships in fine style.

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 8 years ago

Obiri shines in Rome: Athletics Fireworks in Italy as new leading times are set

Ezekiel Kemboi made a disappointing return, trailing home 17th

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 8 years ago

Keitany in race against time: Mary and Bekele have records in mind at the London Marathon

The line-up includes two-time Chicago Marathon winner Florence Kiplagat, Helah Kiprop and debutant Vivian Cheruiyot.

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 8 years ago

Yohan Blake leads Jamaica team for the IAAF world relays

Double Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson and 2011 world 100m champion Yohan Blake will lead a 41-member Jamaican team for the IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2017 in Nassau on April 22-23.

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 8 years ago

KENYANS REIGN SUPREME: Rudisha showed he is boss as Kipyegon also triumphed

After winning the 2012 Olympic title in a world record of 1:40:91, things didn’t quite go to plan for David Rudisha.

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 9 years ago

Eliud Kipchoge and Mary Keitany win World Marathon Majors, each earns Sh51m

Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge and Mary Keitany are the Abbott World Marathon Majors Series IX champions.

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 10 years ago

Cheruiyot to make half marathon debut in Lisbon

World 10,000m champion Vivian Cheruiyot will move up in distance when she competes at the EDP Half Marathon of Lisbon on March 20.

By Phares Mutembei And Wainaina Ndungu 10 years ago